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Monitoring Linux

Forward Linux host logs and metrics to Splunk.

Run Collectord on each Linux server and forward syslog, journald, host metrics, and process metrics to Splunk - no containers, no orchestrator, just one binary plus a systemd unit.

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Installation

Set up Splunk app, HEC, and install collectord
Installation Link

Configuration

Config file layout and override settings
Configuration Link

Log forwarding

Forward logs from custom paths beyond /var/log and journald
Log Forwarding Link

Splunk HTTP Event Collector

Configure SSL and connection settings for Splunk HEC
HEC Configuration Link

Alerts

Predefined alerts for license and collector health
Alerts Link

Troubleshooting

Run verify command and diagnose common issues
Troubleshooting Link

Release history

Changelog of all collectord and Splunk app releases
Release History Link